1. hobbies and interests
2. games
3. gambling

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BE A PROPOSER
April 2015
VOLUNTEER
ATTEND MEETINGS
Volume 21 - Number 4
We have 114 years of continuous
Charitable Contributions to the Community,
and we are one of the oldest and
still operating Elk Lodges in the Nation.
Our Lodge History has been long and rich
as we remember the valiant deeds of our Absent Members.
Lodge Officers
Exalted Ruler
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight
Esquire
Chaplin
Inner Guard
Tiler
Treasurer
Secretary
Organist
Bill Convis
Terii Dionne
Eddie Haskins
Bill Heck
Mike Kochis
Kathy Sandiforth
Susan Haskins
Hardy Schwarz
Jerry Maxwell
Julie Slaten
Darlene Grenz
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273-2053
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Trustees
Trustee 1 yr.
Trustee 2 yr.
Trustee 3 yr.
Trustee 4 yr.
Trustee 5 yr.
Will Grenz
Dan Davis
Jack Johnson
Ed Molineaux
Jim Darnell
[email protected]
272-4110
272-4559
277-2270
[email protected]
Committee Chairpersons
Auditing & Accounting
Activities Committee
Fraternal Committee
Standing Relief Com
Accident Prevention
Birthdays for April:
Vacant
Bill Convis
Vacant
Bill Convis
Jim Darnell
[email protected]
[email protected]
392-0523
P.E.R.’s
William Stewart
Jay Nau
Ed Bourne
“Red” Maurath
Joaquin Aguilar
Larry Aguilar
James Allen
Glen Chileski
James George
James Moore
Hartmut Schwarz
William Thomas
PER Year
2012, 2013
2010, 2011
2009
2002
1999
1978
1967
1988
1983
1986, 2003
1998, 2007
1966
37
8
25
25
50
39
51
43
34
38
15
54
# years member
April 5
April 11
April 14
April 15
April 23
April 23
April 24
April 26
Ken Cook
Jerry Maxwell
James George
William Wilson
Gary Petersen
Leo Todd
Lowell Robinson
Martin Kijula
Grass Valley
Elks Lodge #538
April Birthday List
Subcommittee Chairpersons
Accident Prevention
Americanism
Apartment Manager
Bar Manager
Bill’s Wheels
Bingo
Bingo Kitchen
Boy Scouts
Bulletin Editor/Publisher
Christmas Baskets
Christmas Party
Drug Awareness
Elks Picnic
Elk Training
ENF
Fire Fighter Dinner
Flag Day
Gov. Relations
Hoop Shot
Indoctrination
Investigation
Lapsation
Law Enforce. Dinner
Memorial Service
Membership
Mother’s Day
Nat’l Veteran’s
P.E.R. Assoc.
Presiding Justice
Purple Pig
Public Relations
Ritual Training
Scholarship
Soccer Shoot
Taco Nite
Web Master
Youth Activities
Jim Darnell
392-0523
Jim Moore
Chad Wingo
Bill Dobbins
[email protected]
[email protected]
273-1550
Brian Hoyle
Jim Bowman
Bill Convis
Jim Bowman
Lady Elk’s
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cindy Homa
[email protected]
Bill Convis
Chad Wingo
Brian Hoyle
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Julie Slaten
[email protected]
Bill Convis
Julie Slaten
Bill Convis
Bill Dobbin/Dan Davis
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
273-1550 / 272-4110
Bill Philips
Terii Dionne
Cindy Homa
Jim Moore
Mike Kochis
Darrell Echols
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Bill Convis
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Bulletin Articles Deadline
th
Is the 15 of the Month
Articles are due to
Bill Convis by 15th (PLEASE!)
[email protected]
Lodge Meetings
Social Quarters Bar Open 5:00 pm
Lodge Dinners – 6:00 pm
Lodge Meetings – 7:00 pm
(Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
For reservations call 273-9228
or email:
[email protected]
From the Desk of the Exalted Ruler
Another late March and here I go again, standing next to a bunch of great
people on a Sunday morning, taking the Oath of Office for an Elks officer’s
position. The transition from Leading Knight to Exalted Ruler is a common
move in Elkdom. I am honored to be your newly elected Exalted Ruler and
hope my year as leader of the Lodge is a successful one.
Thank you Terii, Bill, Eddie, Susan, Mike, Kathy, Hardy, Jim, Will, Ed, Jack and Dan for taking on
a role in our Lodge that will make you proud and make this Lodge a pillar in our community.
When I sat down to write my acceptance speech, my intention was to keep it positive, optimistic
and funny. As I delivered the speech on Sunday, I could see I hit on these points.
Our lodge has 114 years of Service to our Community. From the very beginning when Mr. Kidder
was our Exalted Ruler our members either drove old jalopies to the Lodge or rode their horses to
attend social events. Our Lodge, standing at the corner of West Main Street and Church Street has
become known as a place where members can gather for a drink, game of pool, lively political
debate or a game of poker. Let’s keep that tradition going. It is time to open the Lodge on Friday
afternoons for Pool , Beverages, Sports on TV, and in general just great camaraderie.
Right off the bat – we have two new members to be initiated this month. These will be held on
April 15th. Please consider attending meetings if you have been sitting home with remote control in
hand on Wednesday nights. How wonderful it would be if we had a full house in the Lodge room
for two new members.
The usual events along with a bunch of new happenings are planned for this April including:
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Lodge Meetings on the 1st and 15th
Bingo on Every Thursday
Taco Night on the third Thursday
Boy Scout Meetings
Friday night Dances
Master Gardners
Science Fair in the Ballroom
Sportsman Meeting
Kate Richiger is doing an outstanding job of booking events at our Lodge.
The last weekend of the month Terii Dionne, Julie Slaten and I will be attending the DD Clinic in
Susanville.
See you all soon at the Lodge!
Bill Convis, Exalted Ruler
April Calendar 2015
The scouts held their customary Monday night meetings the 2nd and 4th Monday this month. In
addition to that, the scouts helped out on Taco night. Big Brothers / Big Sisters held their Bowling
tournament for a fund raiser and four of our Scouts attended this event and raised money for Big
Brothers / Big Sisters.
Here we have Kodi Hoyle, Zack Diltz, John Convis and John Stroop at Prosperity Lanes during the Big
Brothers Big Sisters Bowl – A – Thon
Our Scout Troop on a 5 mile hike through Empire Mine on Saturday March 14th
A very busy March for our Lodge.
We had our awards dinner and Initiation of new Officers.
Here we have Brian Hoyle receiving his Elk of the Year award and Jodi Hoyle receiving
Citizen of the Year award. Congratulations to both of them.
Officer of the Year – Bill Stewart
Initiation on Sunday March 29. Bob Souza from the Auburn Lodge and his team delivered the
ceremony to the new crew. Thank You Bob, Phil, Gene, Kevin, Vinney, and all the rest from the
Auburn and Quincy Lodges.
Our new officers from left: Susan Haskins, Jerry Maxwell, Mike Kochis, Julie Slaten, Terii Dionne,
Bill Convis and Eddie Haskins
Our Lodge Organist – Darlene Grenz
Support your Lodge
Come to Meetings and Events!!
Big Bucks Drawing
March 18th
Glen Welz - $100
Hardy Schwarz - $25.00
March Volunteers
Without volunteers this Lodge would not exist. These are the people that
volunteered during the Month of March. Thank you.
Jerry Maxwell
Kate Richiger
Mike Kochis
Phil English
Dwayne Honey
Jodi Hoyle
Karen Miellar
Girl Scouts
Jack’s Friend
Sally Convis
Scotty Norris
Lady Elks
Debba Boles
Kathy Madeiros
Bill Dobbins
Ed Bourne
Terri Dionne
Chad Wingo
Julie Slaten
Larry Hoyle
Bill Stewart
Jim Darnell
Raquel Rutter
Bill Convis
John Madeiros
Bill Heck
Jim Moore
Brian Hoyle
Barbara Hensley
Boy Scouts
Jack Johnson
Harry Johnson
Paul Toth
Joe Hernandez
These are the people that make your Lodge run.
We sincerely hope that no one was missed.
It looks like a lot of people but we still need assistance in the kitchen on Taco
Night and Bingo Night.
We are always looking for assistance on Bingo night. Bingo eats up a lot of
people since it’s once a week.
We Thank You!
The article below is a reprint from the April. 2015 Grand Lodge Newsleter
Budget a financial road map to successful Lodge year
Message from the
Grand Exalted Ruler, John D. Amen
April brings with it the start of a new Lodge year. In this month our Trustees
or Board of Directors is charged with one of its most important duties: to present to
the Lodge a segregated budget for the year. This important task must be approved
and accepted by the Lodge at either the meeting in which it is presented or at the
next meeting if revision to the budget is necessary. This budget will be the financial
road map for the Lodge for the ensuing year and must be repeatedly referred to for
assessing your progress.
Additionally, the Lodge Officers must “buy in” to the Lodge plan for
achieving a plus-one gain in membership for the year ending March 31, 2016. The
earlier you start, the better your results will be. Do not rely solely on the Lodge
Secretary to handle all recruitment, reinstatement and delinquency duties. These are
not his or her exclusive statutory duties. In recent years many other mandatory
requirements have been placed under the Secretary; so, Exalted Ruler, please
appoint an active membership committee.
If your Lodge has achieved my goal of $4.60 per Member in donations to Elks
National Foundation, you are eligible for a Gratitude Grant, and there is still time to
secure the grant. Do not let community members in need miss out on your
important service! Applications are due May 31. Visit http://www.elks.org/enf/
community for details.
Another duty of the Exalted Ruler and Lodge Officers is to set goals and then
periodically measure your progress to ensure a successful year.
Last, remember that it is imperative that you follow the Elks Statutes in your
Lodge. It is of utmost importance in achieving fidelity to your sworn Obligation. If
you are confused with the requirements of the Statutes then first check with your
Exalted Ruler who may need to touch base with the District Deputy, who may need
to consult with a District Leader, District Advisor, Special Deputy or the Area
Committee on Judiciary Lawyer. All troubles can be avoided by adherence to the
Statutes.
Marcia and I hope to see you during our visits.
April 2015
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2nd
3rd
4th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
13th
14th
15th
20th
23rd
24th
26th
30th
Lodge Dinner – 6PM
Lodge Meeting – 7PM
Bingo
Dance – 6PM – Midnight
Wood Carvers 9-5:30
Master Gardeners
Science Fair
Science Fair
Family Night Dinner
Science Fair
Bingo
Girl Scouts Daddy / Daughter Dance
5PM – 8PM
Private Party
Boy Scout Meeting – 6:30
House Committee Meeting 6PM
Girl Scouts – 6:30 PM
Sportsmen Meeting
5:00 pm – Trustees Meeting
5:00 pm – Social Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Meeting
Taco Night / Girl Scouts
Bingo
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts – 6:30
Ritual Contest – Susanville
DD Clinic – Susanville
Bingo
1st
5:00 pm – Social Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Lodge Meeting
15th
5:00 pm – Social Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Lodge Meeting
Scout Meetings
April 6th, April 13th and April 27th
6:30-8 PM
House Committee
Meetings
April 13th – 6:00 PM
Trustee Meeting
April 15th– 5:00 PM
April Menu
1st
Lodge Dinner
Chicken Asparagus
Salad
Desert
8th
15th
Family Dinner
Fish and Chips
Lodge Dinner
Initiation Dinner
Steak Dinner
20th
Taco Night
23rd
Spaghetti
Kate Richiger
Grass Valley Elks Lodge #538
109 S. School Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945